The Guardian and The Careers Group, University of London have announced an extensive new partnership bringing together two of the strongest names in graduate recruitment and career development. Included in the partnership are The Careers Group’s sector leading graduate recruitment exhibitions which will now be delivered under the aegis of both brands The Careers Group and the Guardian will also work together to launch a host of other new initiatives to the benefit of both recruiters and graduates.

Helen Bird, Sales Director of Guardian Jobs, states “Graduates have always been core to the Guardian with dedicated editorial, a comprehensive recruitment offering and a heritage of research, so I am delighted that we are entering into this important partnership with The Careers Group, University of London.

“The combination of their experience as market leaders in delivering events, training and career development in the graduate arena and the strength of the Guardian in speaking to graduates and employers ensures that we will deliver innovative and engaging events and services that will effectively assist all graduates with their career development.”

Anne-Marie Martin, Director of The Careers Group, University of London said “The Guardian leads the field in graduate recruitment through its dedication to innovation and creativity – values which The Careers Group, University of London prizes in its own work supporting employers, graduates and career development nationally.

“Like us, the Guardian understands the importance of reaching each generation of students and graduates on their own terms, in a conversation of equals. This new partnership will enable us to continue to grow our engagement with our clients and readers, online and offline, through groundbreaking social media sites, online career development services and the UK’s most enduring and popular graduate recruitment and education events.”

For further information from The Careers Group, contact Anne-Marie Martin on 020 7863 6002 or anne-marie.martin@careers.lon.ac.uk.

For further information from The Guardian, contact Helen  Bird on 0207 611 9041 or Helen.Bird@guardian.co.uk.